The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1887-12-02

Extended allusion is made TO the BENEFITS to
accrue from the completion of the canal, and,
in conclusion, the Governor respectfully sug.
gests The carly com ;letion of the canal by the
State, or, il deemed rxpedicnt by the Legisla-
ture. tha, sieIs mny tc taken TO transfer The
canal, With all rieh's, franchises and obliga-
tions, under such conditions as arc regarded as
most advantageous for the State, TO corporate
or private individuals possessing fully the con-
fdence Of the people, so as to insure its speedy |
completion.
THE LuNATIc ASYLUM.
Regarding the Lunatic Asylum, it is stated |
that ewing TO the large number released on |
trial there not thc ususal increase in the |
number Of patti. nts during the year. The AZ |
fairs pf Tie Asylum have been conducted with
the greatest economy. Al the end Of the year
there are GO patients 500 whites, $50 colored.
slight reduction in the cost per capita of
maintenance has been made and three thou
sand dollars Of the appropriation has been
saved. Allusion is also made to the need Of
Increased accommodations for the colored in
sane upon which report is to be made by the
joint committee appointed at the last session.
TO FIGHT TUE RAiLnoADs.
Iu regard 10 the railroad commission, atten-
tion is called to the adv,sability of enlargiug
the powers Of the commission 90 rs 10 enable
them TO require railroads within the State TO
regulate their rates Of freight traffic within the
State, so that the public shall derive the great
est benefit possible, consistent with the inter
ests Of railroad corporations. Allusion is made
TO the complaint OF the Merchants Exchange
OF Charleston, rs illustrating the fact hat
most Of our railroads, having passed into the
hands Of PARTIES outside the State, there is
strong tendency TO keep local rates in South
Carolina too disrrorortionnie TO the pro rata
receipts by the railroads within the State on
long hauls TO and from the North and West.
THE STATES TRoors.
The militia is reported rs increased in the
number tf companies, eight having been re-
organized in the upper counties, q main re-
suit Of fe'lirg of insecurity eli the discovery
CT secret lator organizations. In relation TO
the Adjuipnt Generals advocncy Of on nppro-
rr;ation fer an annual eDcnmpment the Governor
adds his testimony ms 10 the beneficial results
Of the experiment at Spartanburg in the par
tial encamrment. Attention is also called to
the advsibiliiy Of making n small aprropria-
lion for paying the companies when their SER
vices are called into requsition to aid the civil
authorities.
In reference TO some provision being made
for disatled md poor rmong the surviving Con-
federate soldiers the object Of the resolutions
Passed by the various survivors associations on
this line is commended to the generous consid-
eratian Of the Legislature. II is further said
this would not be Inconsistent with loyalty to
the Constitution or n reconstructed union but
TO do this with enthusiastic reverence is rather
the surest guarantee af the renewed purpose of
brave men who fought aud lost to accept with
high aid honorable purpose the old flag and
restore union in good faith, that neither one
shall ever be dishonored nor the other dissev-
cred Us long os they have arms to uphold or
weapons TO WELD.
THE AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL SOCIETY
The State Agricultural and Mechanical So
cieiy is reported rs Hcurishng, and there is
every reason to believe, the Governor says,
that iis progress will continue unchecked.
Continuance Of the annual appropriation of
$4,000 is earnestly recommended.
THE STATE HOUSE.
In relation TO the Stnte House, figures are
given showing expenditures Of $196,47S of ap-
preparations amounting to S21l GOO, and the
statement is made that the Importance Of con-
tinuiDg the work without interruption cannot
be overestimaied. To effect additional improve
@neusa on the building, including fire. proofine
ths remaining xaSms and hallS 90 api0psiA-
tion Of 800. 600 viii be requi.ed ID addition
to the balances Of $4,000 on hand.
TRIAL JUSTICES AND THEIR JURISDICTION.
IN relation TO the terms Of trial justices, re-
cot1meR dation is made that On Act be passed
declaring that justices shall bold office for two
years from the date of appointment, unless re-
moved, or else, ns mpking the system of ap-
pointutent to Office more uniform, an Act that
justices be hereafter appointed in the manner
and mode and with like terms Of county treas
urers and auditors. In reference to the juris.
dcticn cf. trial justices il is recommended that
nm Act be. passed defining the punish9ent of
petit larceny and other minor offences, SO rs to
bring such cases within the Jurisdiction of
Trial Justice Courts.
The Blnckwood case occupies considerable
space in the message, the correspondence be.
tween tho Executives Of South Carolina aod
Georgia being given with the facts rs to the in
dicimepts found against Stone snd McNaly in
Aiken County. the acquisitions for them on the
Governor Of Georgia, and the fact that these
requisitions have not been complied with. In
conclusion, tho promise is made that no effort
will be spared to bring the two men referred
TO before the proper tribunal TO answer for their
outrageous and wholly unwarranted proceed
ings.
Tho message concludes with general remarks
TO the Legislature, congratulatng the members
on the favorable auspices under which they
assemble, and expressing confidence in their
faithful performance of the duties intrusted to
them.
The BREATH OF THE EBLIzzARD.-Chicago, Nov
28.-The city awoke this morning to fnd itself
ice-bound. A freezing wind bore down on the